Logistics Foreman- Construction Background

The Logistics Foreman is responsible for supervising and coordinating daily logistics activities on a construction site.

The role supports the Logistics Engineer and project team in managing material movement, labour allocation, plant coordination, site access, welfare areas, housekeeping, and general site logistics operations.

The Logistics Foreman ensures that all logistics activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with project requirements.

Supervise daily logistics operations across the construction site.

Coordinate labour allocation for logistics activities, material handling, site setup, housekeeping, and movement of equipment.

Manage vertical and horizontal transport activities, including hoists, access routes, ramps, loading areas, and material movement.

Support the movement, storage, and distribution of materials across site locations.

Coordinate with subcontractors, site teams, operators, drivers, and suppliers for smooth logistics operations.

Monitor plant and equipment usage, including forklifts, cranes, hoists, telehandlers, and other logistics-related machinery.

Ensure safe loading, unloading, shifting, and storage of materials.

Maintain proper housekeeping, access control, traffic flow, and safety arrangements on site.

Assist in welfare area setup and maintenance, including site offices, rest areas, toilets, and access facilities.

Report equipment breakdowns, servicing requirements, unsafe conditions, and operational delays to the Logistics Engineer.

Ensure compliance with site safety rules, PPE requirements, method statements, risk assessments, and toolbox talk instructions.

Assist in maintaining logistics records, daily reports, manpower records, plant usage logs, and delivery records.

Conduct daily site checks to ensure logistics zones, access roads, and material storage areas are maintained properly.

Support lifting activities and ensure coordination with lifting teams where required.

Follow instructions from the Logistics Engineer, Construction Manager, and project management team.

Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in construction logistics, site supervision, or related site operations.

Previous experience in building construction, infrastructure, or large-scale construction projects is preferred.

Good knowledge of site logistics, material movement, plant coordination, access control, and housekeeping.

Ability to supervise workers, operators, drivers, and subcontractor teams.

Basic understanding of HSE requirements, lifting operations, and site safety procedures.

Ability to read basic site layouts, logistics plans, and work instructions.

Good communication and coordination skills.

Ability to work under pressure and manage daily site priorities.

Experience working with cranes, hoists, forklifts, telehandlers, and site transport systems.

Knowledge of permit-to-work systems, lifting plans, MSRA, DSTI, and toolbox talks.

Basic reporting skills and ability to maintain daily logs.

UAE construction experience will be an advantage.

Immediate joiners are preferred.